Twitter suspends hundreds of 'manipulative' accounts
With many consumers concerned about the big tech companies, their motives, ability to punish abuse, and dedication to the security and privacy of their users, Twitter announced Tuesday it suspended hundreds of accounts involved in what it deemed "coordinated manipulation."
With many consumers concerned about the big tech companies, their motives, ability to punish abuse, and dedication to the security and privacy of their users, Twitter announced Tuesday it suspended hundreds of accounts involved in what it deemed "coordinated manipulation."
FAO Schwarz to return as an interactive experience
After 30 years at a famous Fifth Avenue location, FAO Schwarz closed in 2015 because of rising rents. But FAO Schwarz is coming back—this time in Rockefeller Center. It won't be a typical toy store. It will be about interactive experiences that people will want to post on social media.
After 30 years at a famous Fifth Avenue location, FAO Schwarz closed in 2015 because of rising rents. But FAO Schwarz is coming back—this time in Rockefeller Center. It won't be a typical toy store. It will be about interactive experiences that people will want to post on social media.
America's oldest sailmaker going strong with expanded products
William J. Mills & Co., the oldest sailmaker in America, got its start making sails for whaling boats before steam power even existed.
William J. Mills & Co., the oldest sailmaker in America, got its start making sails for whaling boats before steam power even existed.
Specific flavor of Children's Advil recalled due to dosage mislabeling
A specific flavor of Children’s Advil has been voluntarily recalled due to a dosage mislabeling issue, Pfizer Consumer Healthcare announced.
A specific flavor of Children’s Advil has been voluntarily recalled due to a dosage mislabeling issue, Pfizer Consumer Healthcare announced.
Austin man says he's selling 3D-printed gun plans despite ruling
The owner of a Texas company that makes untraceable 3D-printed guns said Tuesday that he has begun selling the blueprints through his website to anyone who wants to make one, despite a federal court order barring him from posting the plans online.
The owner of a Texas company that makes untraceable 3D-printed guns said Tuesday that he has begun selling the blueprints through his website to anyone who wants to make one, despite a federal court order barring him from posting the plans online.
Free tours through the heart of Flushing, Queens
Now that the U.S. Open is underway, a section of Queens is taking advantage of the influx of visitors by offering free tours as a way to give people a reason to stick around town.
Now that the U.S. Open is underway, a section of Queens is taking advantage of the influx of visitors by offering free tours as a way to give people a reason to stick around town.
JetBlue raises fees on baggage, ticket changes
JetBlue Airways is raising fees for checking a bag or changing a ticket, a move that could prompt other airlines to raise their fees.
JetBlue Airways is raising fees for checking a bag or changing a ticket, a move that could prompt other airlines to raise their fees.
Fall menu hits Dunkin' Donut stores
Dunkin' Donuts is bringing back their fall menu with a few new options.
Dunkin' Donuts is bringing back their fall menu with a few new options.
Filing airport noise complaints instantly
People who live near airports can now report airplane noise to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey within seconds with the click of a button. California-based software engineer Chris McCann developed a technology called Airnoise last year. It is already making life a lot easier for residents on Long Island.
People who live near airports can now report airplane noise to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey within seconds with the click of a button. California-based software engineer Chris McCann developed a technology called Airnoise last year. It is already making life a lot easier for residents on Long Island.
Kushner real estate firm fined $210K for false documents
NEW YORK (AP) — The Kushner family real estate company has been fined $210,000 by New York City regulators following an Associated Press investigation that showed it routinely filed false documents with the city claiming it had no rent-regulated tenants in its buildings when it, in fact, had hundreds.
NEW YORK (AP) — The Kushner family real estate company has been fined $210,000 by New York City regulators following an Associated Press investigation that showed it routinely filed false documents with the city claiming it had no rent-regulated tenants in its buildings when it, in fact, had hundreds.
Trump terminating NAFTA, negotiating with Canada
The Trump administration and Mexico have reached a preliminary accord to end the North American Free Trade Agreement and replace it with a deal that the administration wants to be more favorable to the United States.
The Trump administration and Mexico have reached a preliminary accord to end the North American Free Trade Agreement and replace it with a deal that the administration wants to be more favorable to the United States.
Targeted cyberattacks worry experts the most
Technology is a tricky thing. While it may feel like we're so advanced, so many holes remain in our digital security even today.
Technology is a tricky thing. While it may feel like we're so advanced, so many holes remain in our digital security even today.
Ex-postal worker pleads guilty to stealing $82K in stamps
A former U.S. Postal Service worker from Massachusetts has pleaded guilty to stealing about $82,000 worth of postage stamps and selling some online at discounted rates.
A former U.S. Postal Service worker from Massachusetts has pleaded guilty to stealing about $82,000 worth of postage stamps and selling some online at discounted rates.
Sears to close another 46 unprofitable stores in November
Sears Holdings Corp. is closing another 13 Kmart stores and 33 Sears stores as sales shrink and losses grow.
Sears Holdings Corp. is closing another 13 Kmart stores and 33 Sears stores as sales shrink and losses grow.
Facebook bans myPersonality quiz app; pulls its security app over privacy
LONDON (AP) — Facebook has banned a third-party quiz app amid concerns over the possible misuse of users' data and pulled its own security software from Apple's app store after the iPhone maker tightened data security rules.
LONDON (AP) — Facebook has banned a third-party quiz app amid concerns over the possible misuse of users' data and pulled its own security software from Apple's app store after the iPhone maker tightened data security rules.
Premo turkey and cheese sandwiches recalled
Lipari Foods LLC is voluntarily recalling a brand of pre-made turkey and cheese sandwiches because of the risk of a bacterial contamination that can cause a serious, even fatal, illness.
Lipari Foods LLC is voluntarily recalling a brand of pre-made turkey and cheese sandwiches because of the risk of a bacterial contamination that can cause a serious, even fatal, illness.
Fiat Chrysler recalls vans, SUVs to fix spongy brakes
Fiat Chrysler is recalling nearly 209,000 minivans and SUVs worldwide to fix a brake problem that can cause longer stopping distances.
Fiat Chrysler is recalling nearly 209,000 minivans and SUVs worldwide to fix a brake problem that can cause longer stopping distances.
Ford recalls electric car power cables due to fire risk
Ford is recalling the charging cords for more than 50,000 plug-in hybrid and electric cars in North America because they could cause fires in electrical outlets.
Ford is recalling the charging cords for more than 50,000 plug-in hybrid and electric cars in North America because they could cause fires in electrical outlets.
Facebook takes down 652 accounts linked to Russia, Iran
Facebook has identified and banned more accounts engaged in misleading political behavior ahead of the U.S. midterm elections in November.
Facebook has identified and banned more accounts engaged in misleading political behavior ahead of the U.S. midterm elections in November.
Disney offers tuition for hourly workers in tight job market
The Walt Disney Co. is offering to pay full tuition for hourly workers who want to earn a college degree, finish a high school diploma or learn a new skill, the entertainment giant said Wednesday.
The Walt Disney Co. is offering to pay full tuition for hourly workers who want to earn a college degree, finish a high school diploma or learn a new skill, the entertainment giant said Wednesday.